Lima to New York

Flight distance, time and route map · LIM → JFK

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance5,866 km3,645 miles · 3,167 nautical miles
Flight time
about 7 h 50 min direct, estimated
Heading
north 3° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
New York to Lima
Manhattan skyline at blue hour
Destination

New York

Manhattan skyline at blue hour

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Questions

How far is Lima from New York by plane?

The great-circle distance between Jorge Chávez International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport is 5,866 km (3,645 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Lima to New York?

About 7 h 50 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Lima heading north (3°) on the shortest path.

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